Bodybuilding & Muscle Building Techniques
Sunday, November 20, 2005
What's the best way to use glutamine?
Glutamine is one of the most crucial amino acid supplements you can purchase: it promotes physical recovery, stimulates muscle growth, aids digestion, boosts growth hormone (GH) levels, enhances
concentration, increases memory and can even decrease cravings for sweets. The immune system uses glutamine as a primary fuel source, so taking extra helps prevent your muscle stores from being used up. In addition, glutamine is effective in helping muscle cells store more glycogen-the storage form of energy from carbohydrates-and it acts as a cell volumiser, aiding in size and further growth of muscle fibres. Finally, glutamine assists the production of bicarbonate, a biochemical buffer that helps prevent muscle fatigue.
Dosage: Take 5-10 grams of glutamine twice a day. As with most aminos taken in high doses, start with a lower dose and progressively increase as your tolerance goes up.
Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 2005, page 124)
concentration, increases memory and can even decrease cravings for sweets. The immune system uses glutamine as a primary fuel source, so taking extra helps prevent your muscle stores from being used up. In addition, glutamine is effective in helping muscle cells store more glycogen-the storage form of energy from carbohydrates-and it acts as a cell volumiser, aiding in size and further growth of muscle fibres. Finally, glutamine assists the production of bicarbonate, a biochemical buffer that helps prevent muscle fatigue.
Dosage: Take 5-10 grams of glutamine twice a day. As with most aminos taken in high doses, start with a lower dose and progressively increase as your tolerance goes up.
Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 2005, page 124)
